the mention of weiqi softens his expression further.〝 I do. 〞slender digits rested against his lap.〝 Should you desire it, I would gladly play with you. Though, I suspect your conversations alone are sufficient to occupy entire afternoons. 〞
nose disturbed once ——— twice. flaxen brows lifted ever so slightly. surprise,then gone.〝[…] You are bold. 〞yet there was no reprimand. only the softest exhale that almost resembled a quiet chuckle. another rice cake accepted.
before giving him another rice cake.
“⠀does that really mean i can come and bother you without any offerings, though? shall i bring something else? do you play weiqi?⠀”
amusement hidden beneath tranquil waters.〝 Though I do not believe your presence constitutes a disturbance. You need not purchase my company with offerings. If you wish to come, then come. It is enough. 〞
the breeze stirred. petals danced.
the sound of her laughter drifted upon the air / light and soft. such things were seldom unwelcome.〝 Scold you? 〞quiet amusement touched his features. a rare thing.〝 I fear I am ill-suited to such severity. A gentle reminder would suffice. 〞
half———lidded gaze regarded her with quiet fondness.〝 It would seem your company possesses a persistence stronger than my desire for solitude. 〞barest trace of humor lingered within tone.